Hydrocephalus Treatment
Treatment
The treatment of hydrocephalus depends on its cause. Occasionally, medication is used temporarily to reduce the production of cerebrospinal fluid. However, this was not successful in the case of prolonged treatment. Most cases require draining the excess liquid.
A tube called a “shunt” (shunt) is inserted into one of the cavities of the brain through a hole drilled in the skull. The shunt is placed under the skin and cerebrospinal fluid transported to another area of ??the body like the abdomen, which absorbs it. The shunt may need to be replaced periodically as the child grows or causes infection, or if the shunt is obstructed. Continue reading
Hydrocephalus | Prevention and Prognosis
Duration
Although symptoms may subside treatment duration varies according to the type and cause of hydrocephalus.
Prevention
A few cases of hydrocephalus can be prevented:
- To help prevent severe brain injury, use proper protection for your head when you participate in contact sports or other activities such as skiing, use of the bike and sled race, which involve risk of injury. Continue reading
Hydrocephalus | Symptoms and Diagnosis
Symptoms
The most common symptoms of hydrocephalus vary by age of the person when the problem manifested itself.
In infants, symptoms include:
- large head that is growing too fast
- a white spot “outstanding” at the top of the head (anterior fontanelle)
- irritability
- seizures
- developmental delay Continue reading
Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus, also known as “water on the brain” is a condition in which there is more than normal cerebrospinal fluid around the brain and spinal cord. The cerebrospinal fluid acts as a cushion between the brain and spinal cord, provides nutrients and removes waste products.
Hydrocephalus may be present from birth (congenital) or develop later (acquired).
- Congenital Hydrocephalus: it is present from birth, but could be detected years later. It develops when the brain and surrounding structures develop abnormally. The exact cause is unknown, although the factors contributing to this could include genetic and infectious factors during pregnancy.
- Acquired hydrocephalus: results from injury or disease at birth or later, including infections in the brain and spinal cord, hemorrhage (bleeding) of the blood vessels of the brain, severe brain injury, brain tumors or cysts. Hydrocephalus also occurs when the injury is unknown cause. Continue reading